CDTA to offer free rides New Year’s Eve

The Capital District Transportation Authority said it will offer free bus service on all its scheduled routes from 8 p.m. New Year’s Eve until 1 a.m. New Year’s Day, as its contribution to the campaign stopping people from driving while drunk.

CDTA also said it will offer special Saratoga First Night service on New Year’s Eve. Passengers who show First Night buttons will be able to ride for free on all regular Saratoga routes and two special shuttle routes from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The transit authority will operate a Sunday/holiday schedule on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, resuming regular weekday service on Monday. The holiday service schedule includes NX Northway Express. Schedule information may be found here.

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do the people who choose not to drink get a free ride too? or is this reward only for the irresponsible drunks? while it is a noble thing to try to save lives, it also a message to people not to be responsible for their own actions..